For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 572 students in Sweetwater, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Sweetwater, TX are Jp Cowen Achievement Center and Sweetwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sweetwater, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sweetwater have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Sweetwater, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sweetwater High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sweetwater, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jp Cowen Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Sweetwater, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hobbs Alter Ed Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sweetwater, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Sweetwater, TX include Jp Cowen Achievement Center and Sweetwater High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sweetwater?
2 public high schools are located in Sweetwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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